Chapter 0576

“Marcus… I think I need to be honest with you,” Valerie said softly.

Marcus closed his eyes, bracing himself for the truth he already suspected.

“Marcus, please forgive me. I know I haven’t been reasonable lately. I know I’ve seemed obsessed with Peter, but today… today Peter showed up at the house. He’s not dead, Marcus. He’s alive!”

Marcus continued staring out the window, but Valerie saw his fist clench tightly at his side. Her words had clearly struck a nerve.

“So, he’s alive. And what are you planning to do about it, Valerie? Why did you go to see him?” Marcus asked, turning to face her, his voice calm but laced with frustration.

“Did you already know?” Valerie asked, startled.

“Yes! I asked him to tell you himself. I didn’t think it was fair for him to keep that from you,” Marcus admitted, his frustration surfacing

“Marcus! Why didn’t you tell me yourself?”

I’ve been patient, but the way you’ve been acting lately… I don’t even recognize you. For twenty years, we’ve built a

so upset. I just told you Peter is alive! Alive! Do you even

alive? What does that change? Tell me, Valerie—are you going to ask me

“Marcus Bartz!”

you. But it’s a shock for me too. You know I’ve never forgiven myself for not

like that,” Valerie said, her voice

Marcus asked, his voice steady but firm. “I’m just laying things out clearly. If you don’t want to stay with me and would rather go after Peter, at least wait until our children are born. Think about them, if nothing else. Like I said yesterday- and I’ll say it again–they’re

never said I wanted that!” Valerie responded

don’t have to say it–your actions speak for themselves. You know what? Let’s drop this. I just want you and my children to be okay. If we keep talking about this, we’re

“Marcus… I…”

Valerie,” Marcus said, his voice softening. “Let’s just wait for the doctor to come and check on you. Knowing the babies are okay puts me at ease. Seeing you calm does, too. Let’s not

[Emergency Room]

the SUV hastily and rushed to the back seat, opening the door to lift Laura into his arms. As he

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Chapter 0576

emergency room, a nurse and a paramedic quickly

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